Jack’s Bar

Regarding the story (Nov. 6) about Jack Goldstein, owner of Jack’s Bar in Boyle Heights, please relay my commendation to Times staff writer David Freed.

Freed very accurately captured the essence of what Jack’s Bar was all about, and provided an excellent profile of Jack Goldstein himself. It was an entertaining and flavorful story about a colorful person and place.

I know a little bit about Jack’s Bar, having spent seven years at Hollenbeck Station. And not once during that time did I ever sip a Perrier in a fern bar--not while Jack’s was still open.

GEORGE BLISHAK

Los Angeles